Health

The widespread transmission of the novel coronavirus has devastated economies around the world including that of St. Kitts and Nevis. Despite a shortfall of projected growth for 2020, Minister the Honourable Eugene Hamilton said the…

The people-centered Team Unity Government of St. Kitts and Nevis this week continued what has become a longstanding tradition when Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris presented his administration’s sixth consecutive tax-free…

A number of capital projects will be undertaken by the Ministry of Health in 2021, says Minister of Health, the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett, during her Budget presentation on The Appropriation (2021) Bill, 2020, on Wednesday, December…

The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed the way consumers shop online and has expedited the shift towards a more digital world. As such, many more persons in St. Kitts and Nevis have adopted the practice of conducting their business online.

With the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic expected to spill over into the year, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken the proactive decision to extend nine of the 17 measures outlined in its comprehensive $120-million stimulus…

The Ministry of Health, having engaged in robust outreach activities to reduce the incidence and impact of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), has realised significant returns, says Minister of Health, the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett.

The Ministry of Health is accelerating its efforts to build out and fully execute its Health Information System at all hospitals and community-based institutions to address the gaps in communication for an enhanced client information and…

The COVID-19 quarantine system in St. Kitts and Nevis has been very effective in ensuring that inbound travellers are separated from the local population to protect against the spread of the novel coronavirus. This is essential since all 27…

Authorities in St. Kitts and Nevis have maintained an extended strategy to promote healthier lifestyles that include organizing activities to encourage physical activity, eating healthy foods, and reducing stress levels.

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws, said that the robust protocols instituted to protect against the community spread of COVID-19 have proven quite successful for St. Kitts and Nevis.

St. Kitts and Nevis’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws, announced that the federation has confirmed another imported case of COVID-19. This takes the total number of recorded cases to 26.

Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, Junior Minister of Health in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), says despite financial constraints the government plans to undertake several health care projects in 2021.

In St. Kitts and Nevis, parents staying home to nurse a sick child back to health are often granted compassionate leave by doctors. This allows them to miss time from work under the authority of a medical professional

A holiday family gathering of 35 that exceeded pandemic guidelines laid down by the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Centers for Disease Control contributed to an uptick in the territory’s positive COVID-19 count, which now includes 33 active…

Commissioner of Police Hilroy Brandy is sending a word of caution to the potential patrons of various events that are being advertised. He is encouraging persons to ensure that an event has approval before purchasing tickets.